SQL Server 2005's Type 4 JDBC driver provides database connectivity from a Java application. Though the driver class and connection URL are a bit different in this version, connectivity is a snap.

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It's not unusual for database developers who move from Microsoft-based .NET platforms into the world of Java development to wonder, 'What's the difference between ODBC and JDBC?' It's a good question.

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